US Route 121 (Coalfields Expressway) & US Route 460 (Corridor Q) Projects Financial Plan (Annual Update) November 30, 2019 1 US Route 121 (Coalfields Expressway) & US Route 460 (Corridor Q) Program Financial Plan (Annual Update) November 30, 2019 UPC State Project No. 100519 0121-097-830,B651,B652,B653,C501,P101,R201 86416 0121-097-787,P101 100583 0121-097-831,C501,P101 102702 0121-025-761,P101 100521 0121-013-845,C501,P101,R201 100467 0121-013-843,P101 100550 0121-013-847 90076 0121-013-787,C501,P101 90096 0121-013-788,C501,P101 90282 0121-013-793,C501,P101,P102,R201 104094 0121-013-902,C501,P101,R201 90280 0121-013-791,P101 85126 0121-013-101,B601,B602,B603,B604,B605,P101 82033 TPOF-013-101 85914 0460-013-773,B628,B629,B630,B633,C501,R201 64144 0460-013-120,B621,B622,B625,B626,P101 100707 0460-013-849,C501,P101,R201 88140 0460-013-781,P101 100708 0460-013-848,C501,P101 100520 0121-013-846,C501,P101,R201 100468 0121-013-844,P101
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US Route 121 (Coalfields Expressway) & US Route 460 (Corridor Q) Projects Financial Plan (Annual Update)
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US Route 121 (Coalfields Expressway) & US Route 460 (Corridor Q) Program Financial Plan (Annual Update)
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UPC State Project No.
100519 0121-097-830,B651,B652,B653,C501,P101,R201
86416 0121-097-787,P101
100583 0121-097-831,C501,P101
102702 0121-025-761,P101
100521 0121-013-845,C501,P101,R201
100467 0121-013-843,P101
100550 0121-013-847
90076 0121-013-787,C501,P101
90096 0121-013-788,C501,P101
90282 0121-013-793,C501,P101,P102,R201
104094 0121-013-902,C501,P101,R201
90280 0121-013-791,P101
85126 0121-013-101,B601,B602,B603,B604,B605,P101
82033 TPOF-013-101
85914 0460-013-773,B628,B629,B630,B633,C501,R201
64144 0460-013-120,B621,B622,B625,B626,P101
100707 0460-013-849,C501,P101,R201
88140 0460-013-781,P101
100708 0460-013-848,C501,P101
100520 0121-013-846,C501,P101,R201
100468 0121-013-844,P101
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10. Summary of Cost Changes since Last Year’s Financial Plan ............................................. 15
US Route 121 ......................................................................................................................... 15
US Route 460 ......................................................................................................................... 15
11. Cost and Funding Trends since Initial Financial Plan ...................................................... 16
12. Summary of Schedule Changes since Last Year’s Financial Plan ..................................... 16
US Route 121 ......................................................................................................................... 16
US Route 460 ......................................................................................................................... 16
13. Schedule Trends since Initial Financial Plan ................................................................... 17
US Route 121 ......................................................................................................................... 17
US Route 460 ......................................................................................................................... 17
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1a-2019 and 1b-2019 Schedules (2019) Attachment 2a-2019 and 2b-2019 Costs by Phase (2019) Attachment 3a-2019 and 3b-2019 Summary of Funding by Source (2019) Attachment 4a-2019 and 4b-2019 Cash Flow Analysis (2019)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The US Route 121 (Coalfields Expressway) is comprised of five sections. The construction of
these sections are contingent upon SMART SCALE prioritization and National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) completion.
The US Route 460 (Corridor Q) project is comprised of six sections. The 460 Connector Phase I
section was completed in 2015. The 460 Connector Phase II, 121-Corridor Q Intersection,
Hawks Nest and Poplar Creek Phase A projects are funded and are under construction with the
following schedules:
460 Connector Phase II
• Rough Grade Road – anticipated completion date June 2020. The
construction has been completed. The time extension has been approved
due to Right of Way Issues.
• Paved Road (2-lane) - anticipated construction start date fall 2020
121-Corridor Q Intersection
• Rough Grade – Under construction, anticipated completion date Spring 2020
• Paved Road (2-lane) - anticipated construction start fall 2020
Hawks Nest
• Paved Road (2-lane) - anticipated construction start fall 2020
Poplar Creek Phase A –
• Truck climbing lanes required where 200 lb/hp trucks reduce speed by 10 mph or
more.
• Complete Grade - construction start date August 2019, anticipated completion date
Winter 2024
The Poplar Creek Phase B is not funded at this time and a SMART SCALE application was
submitted for this section in 2018 and was not funded.
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The US Route 121 (Coalfields Expressway) and US Route 460 (Corridor Q) corridors are both regional transportation initiatives. The Project Map (Figure 1) below shows the alignment of both corridors. US Route 121 shares 6.6 miles of the US Route 460 alignment as shown on the map. Both of these routes have a shared purpose and need of regional connectivity, safety and economic development. US Route 121 US Route 121 is a planned, multi-state, limited access facility on new alignment. This corridor will provide a modern, safe and efficient highway through the coalfields region of southwestern Virginia and is also expected to be an economic lifeline for a region experiencing high unemployment and a declining population. US Route 121 extends from Pound, Virginia, 116 miles northeast to connect with I-77/I-64 in Beckley, West Virginia. As proposed, Virginia’s portion of Route 121 extends approximately 50 miles through southwestern Virginia in Wise, Dickenson, and Buchanan counties. A portion of Corridor Q shares its alignment with Route 121 (121/460 Intersection, Hawks Nest and Poplar Creek).
Figure 1 – Project Map This corridor is divided into multiple sections for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation and construction. There are eight (8) construction segments along the US Route 121 alignment within the five (5) NEPA Sections. Figure 2 below depicts the NEPA Sections that were determined in coordination with FHWA. Three (3) of the construction sections share their alignment with Route 460 and are included in the US Route 460 section of this report.
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Figure 2 – Environmental Study Sections
Table 1 on the following page provides a list of all projects, UPCs, State Project Numbers, and the NEPA Section and Status for each US Route 121 project.
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Table 1 – US Route 121
Project Section UPC State Project No. Length (miles)
▪ January 8, 2009 Reevaluation completed and signed by FHWA. ▪ Located between Route 23 and Route 83 (connection at old high
school.) ▪ Pound Phase II : Draft SEIS for NEPA Section II approved by FHWA on
06/06/2016 and will be provided for public comment once funding is available.
86416 0121-097-787,P101
100583 0121-097-831,C501,P101
Cranes Nest 102702 0121-025-761,P101 15.7
NEPA Section II
▪ June 13, 2012, Environmental Assessment (EA) published/public hearings held.
▪ May 22, 2014, FHWA requires Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.
▪ Draft SEIS for NEPA Section II approved by FHWA June 6, 2016, and will be provided for public comment once funding is available.
Doe Branch
100521 0121-013-845,C501,P101,R201
5.0 100467 0121-013-843,P101
100550 0121-013-847
Elkins n/a n/a 10.9 NEPA
Section IIIB
▪ Includes Elkins and Poplar Creek Sections ▪ September 23, 2014 – Public Hearing for Environmental Studies
Document ▪ Feb. 18, 2015 – CTB approved location of the Modified F1 Alignment
for the Corridor Q section only (Poplar Creek). ▪ July 20, 2015 – FHWA concurred that a Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement (SEIS) was not necessary for the Modified F1 Alignment for the Poplar Creek Section.
▪ April 19, 2017 - NEPA reevaluation completed for Phase A to address change in scope to construct culvert in place of bridge.
▪ Elkins Section is required to undergo additional NEPA documentation prior to final design.
Rockhouse 90280 0121-013-791,P101 5.2 NEPA
Section IIIC
▪ Reevaluation completed and signed by FHWA October 29, 2008. ▪ Located between State Route 643 and the West Virginia State line.
Additional NEPA documentation will be required prior to design.
RTE 121-VDOT Alpha/Pioneer Oversight (FEDERAL)
85126 0121-013-101,B601,B602,B603, B604,B605,P101
57.0 n/a This UPC is for preliminary engineering, NEPA, and VDOT oversight only.
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Additional information on the US Route 121 project can be found on VDOT’s public website at:
• https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/bristol/route_121.asp US Route 460 Corridor Q, designated U.S. Route 460, of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) is located in Virginia and Kentucky. Virginia’s portion of Corridor Q extends 127.5 miles northeast from the VA-KY state line near the Breaks Interstate Park to I-81 near Christiansburg, Virginia. Figure 3 below shows the Grassy Creek Bridge at the Kentucky State Line (Route 460 Connector Phase I). There are approximately 13 miles of uncompleted Corridor Q in Virginia, as one mile was recently completed with the Route 460 Connector Phase I project. NEPA evaluation has been divided into six (6) construction sections. All sections are eligible for federal funding thru the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) and are funded in the FY20-25 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) except for the last 1.6 miles (Poplar Phase B) which is currently unfunded. Table 2 on the following page provides a list of all projects, UPCs, State Project Numbers, and the NEPA Section and Status for US Route 460.
Figure 3 – Creek Bridge at KY State Line (Route 460 Connector Phase I)
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Table 2 – US Route 460
Project Section UPC State Project No. Length (miles)
NEPA Section
NEPA Status
Route 460 Connector Phase I
85914 0460-013-773,B628,B629,B630, B633,C501,R201
0.8 n/a
▪ FHWA issued a FONSI in January 1999 for the Kentucky Route 460 Relocation project which included this portion of Route 460 in Virginia.
▪ VDOT prepared an Environmental Assessment and FHWA issued a FONSI in March 2010 for the Route 460 Connector project.
▪ In 2007 VDOT prepared a written reevaluation of both environmental Assessments necessitated by changes in the location and design of the Route 460 Connector Phase I project. The re-evaluation found no significant environmental impacts and additional NEPA documentation was not needed. FHWA concurred with findings on November 5, 2007.
▪ On September 9, 2010, VDOT submitted proposed changes to the permanent drainage easements and acquisition of additional property. FHWA concurrent no additional NEPA documentation was needed on September 24, 2010.
64144 0460-013-120,B621,B622,B625, B626,P101
Route 460 Connector Phase II
100707 0460-013-849,C501,P101,R201
6.2
n/a
▪ Environmental Assessment was completed and FHWA issued a FONSI for the Route 460 Connector Phase II including the Route 121/460 intersection at Hawks Nest on January 26, 2010.
▪ October 31, 2014 – FHWA concurred with the written reevaluation.(Phase II) ▪ August 28, 2018 – FHWA concurred with the written reevaluation
(Intersection) for design impacts outside the approved NEPA ▪ September 12, 2019 - NEPA reevaluation for paving Phase II and the
Intersection
88140 0460-013-781,P101
100708 0460-013-848,C501,P101
Route 121/460 Intersection 100520
0460-013-846,C501,P101,R201
0.57 100468 0460-013-844,P101
Hawks Nest
90076 0121-013-787,C501,P101
2.0 NEPA
Section IIIA ▪ Reevaluation completed and signed by FHWA on March 26, 2008. ▪ Located between the 121/460 intersection and State Route 614.
90096 0121-013-788,C501,P101
Poplar Creek Phase A
90282 0121-013-793,C501,P101, P102,R201
2.9
NEPA Section IIIB Corridor Q
Overlap
▪ Includes Elkins and Poplar Creek Sections. ▪ September 23, 2014 – Public Hearing for Environmental Studies Document. ▪ Feb. 18, 2015 – CTB approved location of the Modified F1 Alignment for the
Corridor Q section only (Poplar Creek). ▪ July 20, 2015 – FHWA concurred that an SEIS was not necessary for the
Modified F1 Alignment for the Poplar Creek Section (A and B). ▪ April 19, 2017 - NEPA reevaluation completed for Phase A to address change
in scope to construct culvert in place of bridge. ▪ Feb 7 2017 – Public Hearing for Environmental Studies Document. ▪ June 27, 2017 – Design Public Hearing (Poplar Creek Section Phase A).
104094 0121-013-902,C501,P101,R201
Poplar Creek Phase B
TBD 1.6
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Additional information on the US Route 460 projects can be found on VDOT’s public website at:
2. SCHEDULE US Route 121 The program schedule for the Initial Finance Plan completed in 2006 is shown in Table 3 below.
Table 3 - US Route 121 Program Schedule (Initial Finance Plan)
Activity Initial Start Date Initial Completion Date
Preliminary Development Activities October 2006 June 2007
VDOT Evaluation July 2007 August 2007
Agreement Development & Execution September 2007 December 2007
Final Design & Construction July 2008 December 2022
The proposed schedules for five (5) US Route 121 projects are contingent upon SMART SCALE prioritization, with the remaining three (3) already funded under the dually designated portions of Corridor Q. Preliminary engineering work continues for the NEPA process and the preliminary engineering design work has been completed for Pound Connector and Doe Branch. Cranes Nest, Poplar Phase B, Elkins and Rockhouse are in the Conceptual Design Stage. All parcels were acquired for the Hawks Nest section under the Alpha bankruptcy through settlement, negotiation or donation. The program schedule for this Annual Update is included as Attachment 1a-2019. Project specific NEPA work was completed under UPC 85126 which is for Admin of Route 121. There are UPCs set up for all but one of the five projects and PE design has taken place on two of them. NEPA Section II documentation was approved by FHWA on June 6, 2016 enabling to projects to be eligible for SMART SCALE funding.
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US Route 460 The program schedule for the Initial Finance Plan completed in 2006 is shown in Table 4 below.
Table 4 - US Route 460 Program Schedule (Initial Finance Plan)
Activity Initial Start Date Initial Completion
Date
Preliminary Development Activities October 2006 June 2007
VDOT Evaluation July 2007 August 2007
Agreement Development & Execution September 2007 December 2007
Final Design & Construction July 2008 December 2012
There are six (6) project sections associated with US Route 460:
• US Route 460 Connector Phase I has been completed. Right of Way will continue until all the condemnations are compete.
• US Route 460 Connector Phase II Rough Grade construction activities have been completed. The contract is being kept open to finalize Right of Way. Anticipated final completion is June 2020. Paving to begin Summer 2020.
• US Route 121/460 Intersection project will connect Route 460 with Route 121. Construction is currently under way and completion is expected spring of 2020. Paving will begin in summer 2020.
• The Poplar Creek section has adopted a phased approach to facilitate construction with the allocated funds.
o Phase A: The design-build contract was signed on July 6, 2016. NEPA reevaluation was completed April 19, 2017 for Phase A to address change in scope to construct culvert in place of bridge. Construction began in August 2019 with completion anticipated Winter 2024
o Phase B: NEPA Section II documentation was approved by FHWA on June 6, 2016, enabling the project to be eligible for SMART SCALE funding. A SMART SCALE application was submitted for the Poplar Creek Phase B section in 2018. This project was not selected for funding.
• The Hawks Nest Section has been constructed to rough grade. All property has been acquired for Hawks Nest either through property negotiations, settlements, or donations. Paving is scheduled to begin fall 2020.
The program schedule for this Annual Update is shown in Attachment 1b-2019. The schedules for this program will be updated on an annual basis to reflect SMART SCALE selection process.
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3. PROJECT COST INITIAL FINANCE PLAN The Initial Finance Plan combined two transportation initiatives. Table 5 below is the project costs included in the Initial Finance Plan. Table 5a - Project Cost Estimate (Initial Finance Plan)
State Project Number
Engineering Right of Way Utilities Construction Total
2019 ANNUAL UPDATE The current total cost estimate for Coalfields Expressway (Route 121) remains at $2,500,000,000 dollars, which includes Route 121 and the overlapping sections of Route 460. However the current total cost estimate of $270,111,687 reflects the cost estimates associated with the Route 121 sections and associated phases that are currently funded. The current total cost estimate of Route 460, Corridor Q is $533,346,770 including the overlapping sections with Route 121. The cost-to-complete estimates developed for the 121/460 program uses the most recent and detailed information available to develop costs for the design, construction, management, and administration of each route of the program. These estimates include all costs necessary to perform the preliminary engineering, right-of-way, environmental mitigation, construction, project management, public outreach and costs of external third party work such as utility and railroad relocations. The cost data used in the estimates for both transportation initiatives is planning level information based on a variety of sources. These include the cost proposals by Pioneer Group, Inc. (now Bizzack) in the July 2007 Limited Feasibility Study and the July 2007 Alpha Natural Resources Limited Feasibility Report. These reports provide the best available data for the coal synergy aspects of the proposed projects. They also include important cost factors for key items such as excavation. Other important sources of information are: The Route 460 Phase II Public
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Private Partnership (P3) contract that was negotiated and executed as a design-build contract for the design and construction to rough grade on July 30, 2013. The Poplar Creek Phase A contract was negotiated and executed as a design build contract for the design and construction on June 6, 2016. The 460 Connector Intersection contract was negotiated and executed as a design and construction to rough grade on November 1, 2017. All of these are in very similar terrain and should be a good indication of the costs for both Route 121 and 460 alignments. The cost data has been normalized to reflect 2019 costs as the basis for the estimate in accordance with VDOT’s policy. Escalation factors have been applied to reflect the impacts of inflation for advertisement of projects for any year between 2018 and 2025. The 2019 Annual Update Project Costs for Route 121 and Route 460 are included as Attachment 2a-2019 and Attachment 2b-2019 respectively. The original Poplar Creek UPC’s (104094, 90282) have been revised as “Poplar Creek Phase A” to reflect the section being split into Phase A and Phase B due to funding issues. Consequently, the UPC’s have been altered to reflect a reduced estimate to align with only the Poplar Creek Phase A section. When funding becomes available for Phase B, new UPC’s will be created. 4. PROJECT FUNDS US Route 121 The following projects are listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP):
• Route 121 VDOT Oversight (UPC 80666)
• Doe Branch VDOT Oversight (UPC 100467)
• Doe Branch (UPC 100521)
• Cranes Nest (UPC 102702)
• Pound Connector VDOT Oversight (UPC 86416)
• Pound Connector (UPC 100519) A Summary of Project Funding by Source for FY18-23 is included in Attachment 3a-2019 for each of the US Route 121 projects and associated UPC.
US Route 460 The following projects are listed in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP):
• Route 460 Connector Phase I VDOT Oversight (UPC 64144)
• Route 460 Connector Phase I Design-Build (UPC 85914)
• Route 460 Connector Phase II VDOT Oversight (UPC 88140)
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• Hawks Nest VDOT Oversight (UPC 90096)
• Poplar Creek Phase A Design-Build (UPC 90282)
• Poplar Creek Phase A VDOT Oversight (UPC 104094) A Summary of Project Funding by Source for FY19-25 is included in Attachment 3b-2019 for each of the US Route 460 projects and associated UPC. 5. FINANCING ISSUES
US Route 121 Of the five (5) projects associated with Route 121, the Cranes Nest section had previously been funded for preliminary design and Doe Branch and the Pound Connector were previously funded for construction. However, due to the ongoing NEPA process through a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), the projects were required to be submitted for funding consideration through the new SMART SCALE prioritization process. US Route 460 Of the six (6) projects associated with the US Route 460, all are funded for construction except the Poplar Creek Phase B section. As part of the preliminary design work for the Poplar Creek project, VDOT was able to develop a scoping level estimate for the project. The estimate revealed a project cost that was uneconomical based on the SYIP allocations; therefore the project has been divided. A 2-phased approach was successfully developed for Poplar Creek to facilitate construction within the allocated funds. A SMART SCALE application will be submitted for the Poplar Creek Phase B section. Funding for this project will be contingent on the SMART SCALE prioritization in the future. The project to date has not received any SMART SCALE funds. 6. CASH FLOW US Route 121 Cash flow analysis for US Route 121 is included in Attachment 4a-2019 which shows expenditures through project completion. US Route 460 The Route 121/460 Intersection (UPCs 100520, 100468) is currently under construction with completion to rough grade due in Spring 2020. The Cash Flow Analysis for Poplar Creek Phase B reflects the pre-scoping estimate of $180 million with the utilization of Coal Synergy. This section is currently unfunded.
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Cash flow analysis for US Route 460 is included in Attachment 4b which shows expenditures through project completion. 7. P3 ASSESSMENT The Comprehensive Agreement (CA) was executed on January 11, 2002 between KBR and the Department for the design, construction and maintenance of US Route 121. Negotiations to amend and restate the CA to incorporate the Coal Synergy approach were ongoing with Bizzack and Alpha until Alpha filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. However, on August, 3, 2015, the Bankruptcy Court approved a purchase agreement for Contura Energy to purchase Alpha on June 7, 2016, which included Contura assuming the roles and responsibilities of Alpha under the CA. VDOT has been in close coordination with Contura regarding the Assumption by Contura of the CA. The Amended and Restated Comprehensive Agreement (ARCA) was executed on May 1, 2017. All remaining US Route 121 projects (three are dually designated US Route 460 Projects) will be developed under the ARCA using Coal Synergy to reduce the construction costs. The ARCA executed on May 1, 2017 will provide for the following benefits:
1. Assures no Liability for the Department– Provides no obligatory requirements to enter
into any contract.
a. Provides VDOT right to develop a Project Section with own personnel/separate
contractor.
b. Provides Department the right to terminate for convenience at no cost to
Department.
2. Provides Contract Templates- Provides models for phased development to facilitate
future funding of Project Sections:
a. Preliminary Design and Engineering Services Agreement (“PDESA”)
b. Design Build Agreement (Rough Grade Roadbed)
c. Design Build Agreement (Paved Road)
3. Facilitates Completion of US Route 460 (Corridor Q) – Provides procurement and
contract template
a. 121/460 Intersection and Paving Hawks Nest – Funded
4. Separates Contura and Bizzack – Provides rights to develop and negotiate without other
entity
a. Provides transfer of rights for project sections between Contura and Bizzack
8. RISK AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES
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US Route 121 In 2013 Bizzack Construction LLC assumed the Rapoca’s rights and responsibilities under the Assignment & Assumption Agreement. In addition, VDOT was in negotiations with Alpha and Bizzack to develop the ARCA which would enable separate contract negotiations with each partner. Alpha filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy August 3, 2015. The court approved a purchase agreement for Contura Energy to buy Alpha on June 7, 2016. VDOT has been in close coordination with Alpha and Contura regarding an Assumption by Contura of the CA. The ARCA was executed on May 1, 2017. FHWA issued a determination on May 22, 2014, that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is necessary for NEPA Section II impacting the Pound Connector, Cranes Nest and Doe Branch sections of US Route 121. The Route 121 Section II draft SEIS was signed on June 2016. The project was placed on hold due to funding constraints and has not advance to public hearing or final approvals. The SEIS effort is not advancing until additional funding sources are identified. As projects move forward and receive funding a Risk Assessment will be conducted. US Route 460 Poplar Creek – Due to the funding shortfall, VDOT developed a phased approach to allow the majority of this alignment to be built within the current SYIP allocations. Route 121/460 Intersection – Estimate has been revised to mitigate $10 million deficit that was created due to allocated TPOF funds being removed.
9. ANNUAL UPDATE CYCLE The submission date of the Initial Financial Plan was November 30, 2006. Annual updates will be submitted by November 30 of that year, with a "data as of" date of August 31 of that year. 10. SUMMARY OF COST CHANGES SINCE LAST YEAR’S FINANCIAL PLAN US Route 121 Since the Updated Financial Plan in 2018, the Cost to Complete Estimates for all of US Route 121 projects, including the three (3) dually designated US Route 460 projects, estimates have remained unchanged and have been noted in Section 3 above. US Route 460 VDOT has developed a 2-phased approach to the Poplar Creek section that reduced the scope to a 2-lane facility with truck climbing lanes as needed. This approach includes Phase A which is 2.9 miles and Phase B which is 1.6 miles, and includes a connector to the existing US Route 460 in Grundy, VA. While Phase A has an estimate with matching allocations of $199 million, Phase B is currently unfunded with an estimate of $180 million.
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In comparing the 2019 Annual Update Costs with the prior 2018 Annual Update Costs, the following UPC: 104094 and 90282 Estimates have been (and will continue to be) revised to align with expenditures, as they approach completion: 11. COST AND FUNDING TRENDS SINCE INITIAL FINANCIAL PLAN
Advancement of the US Route 121 projects will be dependent upon selection through the SMART SCALE prioritization process. There were 2 projects submitted for SMART SCALE funding by the Planning District Commission; Doe Branch in Dickenson County and Poplar Creek Phase B in Buchanan County, however neither project was selected for funding. The initial and current cost for the Route 121 is $2,500,000,000, which includes all sections of both Routes 121 and the overlapping sections of Route 460. However, the current total cost estimate for Coalfields Expressway (Route 121) is $290,111,687 reflects the cost estimates associated with the Route 121 sections and associated phases that are currently funded. The localities shall prepare requests for funding of individual sections through the SMART SCALE program, which includes both Routes 121 and the overlapping sections of Route 460. 12. SUMMARY OF SCHEDULE CHANGES SINCE LAST YEAR’S FINANCIAL PLAN
US Route 121 The proposed construction schedules for US Route 121 are contingent upon SMART SCALE prioritization. FHWA issued a determination on May 22, 2014 that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is necessary for NEPA Section II. The Route 121 Section II draft SEIS was signed on June 2016. The project was placed on hold due to funding constraints and has not advance to public hearing or final approvals. The SEIS effort is not advancing until additional funding sources are identified. This impacts the Pound Connector, Cranes Nest and Doe Branch sections of US Route 121. US Route 460 VDOT has developed a phased approach to the Poplar Creek project to provide a buildable section within the SYIP allocations. o Phase II: One of six construction segments that remains for completing Corridor “Q” in Virginia. The
Budget allocations for completing Corridor “Q” were set in 2012 By Map 21 with no additional funds allocated since that time. In an effort to stay within budget allocations and complete the remaining funded sections, cost reductions are required. The typical section was revised from 4 lane divided to 4 lane undivided, and to allow paving 2 lanes with climbing lanes until future traffic warrants paving the fourth lane. The typical section reduction necessitated a change order, which increased the contract time, and amount, but resulted in programmatic savings of approximately $18MM. This cost reduction strategy was implemented for Corridor “Q” programmatic financial stewardship
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o Phase A: The design-build contract was signed on July 6, 2016. NEPA reevaluation was completed April 19, 2017 for Phase A to address change in scope to construct culvert in place of bridge. Construction began August 2019.
o Phase B: Schedule undetermined due to lack of funding. This will be updated in the next annual report.
o Intersection: The design-build contract was signed on November 1, 2017 for 15.75 million. May 17, 2018 Design Public Hearing. NEPA reevaluation was completed August 28, 2018 to address design impacts outside the original approved NEPA. Construction began in March 2019.
13. SCHEDULE TRENDS SINCE INITIAL FINANCIAL PLAN US Route 121 The construction phases of the projects have not started; therefore, there are no schedule trends at this time. US Route 460 The federal authorization MAP-21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, signed into law on July 6, 2012, required submittal of a completion plan. VDOT’s April 30, 2013, Completion Plan projected completion of Corridor Q by 2021 based on comparable federal funding provided in Virginia’s obligation authority as was set aside in the past. Although the initial plan was to complete Corridor Q by 2021, the current cash flow projection and cost estimates have pushed this completion to 2024 for all funded projects. Schedules for unfunded projects will be updated in each subsequent Annual Update as funding becomes available. The ARCA negotiations are complete and a contract to pave the Intersection for Hawks Nest will be imminent.
Last Revised on: 9/1/2019
Bristol 121 (CFX) Projects
Bristol District
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